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5 WAYS OF HOLIDAYING GREENER AROUND SALZBURG
Sumit Bose travelled to Salzburg with Austrian Airlines and stayed at Hotel Stein.
Werfenweng
Werfenweng is among Austria’s leaders when it comes to holidaying green. Environmental responsibility is the way of life in this small mountain town. With a project they call “soft mobility” the people of Werfenweng have discovered an eco-friendly and fun way to explore their piece of Austria. Catch a train or take you car about forty-five kilometres from Salzburg into the small town. Once you arrive however, you bid farewell to your car keys for the remainder of your visit. From that point on you are free to enjoy various environmentally friendly activities and take your pick of a fleet of electric vehicles, including electric scooters and bicycles. Your mobility is 100 percent dependent upon renewable electric power or manual strength. Transportation is not the only focus in Werfenweng. Visitors may participate in swimming, hiking, paragliding, and other family-oriented activities.
For more information visit www.werfenweng-austria.com
Fraulein Marias Bicycle Tour
This is a fun and eco-friendly way to tour the city. The focus is the 1965 musical “The Sound of Music”. Tourists get a thorough behind-the-scenes look at the classic movie and view various locations in Salzburg where scenes were filmed. The entire tour lasts 3.5 hours with plenty of resting spots for breaks and refreshments. The tours are given daily between May and September.
For more information visit www2.salzburg.info
Salzburg Zoo
One of the goals of Salzburg Zoo is to create a balance between the local landscape and the natural environment of the animals living there. It’s located at the foot of Hellbrunner Mountain and is home to 140 animal species from around the world. The zoo is committed to providing a fun and engaging experience for their guests as well as a safe and flourishing environment for the animals. The facilities are open 365 days a year and open their doors at 9:30 every day of the week. Visitors may also visit the zoo every Friday and Saturday night until 11:00 p.m. to see how the animals move about after-hours.
For more information visit www.salzburg-zoo.at
Fiaker Tour
Go sightseeing by horse cab on an old fashioned Fiaker tour. The horse drawn carriage will take you on a ride through Salzburg’s Old Town. Make the ride as romantic or family-oriented as you wish. Visitors will see the Residence Square and its magnificent fountain. Other famous squares are the Old Market, University Square, and the Mozart Square with a memorial to the musical genius.
For more information visit www2.salzburg.info
Maribell Gardens
The Maribell Gardens were opened to the public in 1854 and have been a popular attraction ever since. Tourists and locals come to enjoy the floral atmosphere and view the statues of mythical figures such as The Pegasus, said to be the ideal starting point for a run down the hedge arcade along the Grand Paterre as seen in “The Sound of Music”. Tourists can also enter the hedge maze and see the Heckentheatre, which is still used today for performances in the summer.
For information visit www2.salzburg.info